Fender Vintera III Early '60s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Sonic Blue with Gig Bag

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There’s something unmistakably inspiring about the early ’60s Stratocaster — a moment when Fender’s design reached a perfect balance of tone, feel, and visual identity. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, the Vintera III Early ’60s Stratocaster in Sonic Blue captures that era with stunning accuracy, offering players a direct connection to one of the most influential periods in electric guitar history.

Built with an alder body and a maple neck topped with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, this Strat delivers the signature blend of clarity, warmth, and snap that defined countless classic recordings. The early ’60s “C” neck profile feels comfortable and familiar in hand, while the vintage-correct 7.25" radius and vintage tall frets provide a smooth, expressive playing experience that excels in both rhythm and lead applications.

At the heart of this instrument lies a trio of vintage-style early ’60s single-coil pickups, delivering shimmering cleans, articulate mids, and that unmistakable Strat sparkle. Whether you're chasing surf tones, blues phrasing, or classic rock textures, the 5-way switching offers a versatile tonal palette ready for any stage or studio setting. Finished in a timeless Sonic Blue with period-correct appointments, this Strat is as visually inspiring as it is sonically authentic.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Sonic Blue

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Early '60s "C"
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Depth: 0.826” at 1st Fret, 0.875” at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Round-Laminated)
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: Clay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Pickup Covers: Vintage White
• Control Knobs: Vintage White
• Switch Tip: Vintage White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In (Included, Not Installed)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Front-Mounted Barrel 1/4”

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Position Blade
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Adjustment Tools, Fender Literature
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: MX26034867
• Manufacture Date: 2026